Water Requirement

DIANTHUS 'Amazon Neon Duo'

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Botanical Name

DIANTHUS 'Amazon Neon Duo'( AMAZON SERIES)

Plant Common Name

Amazon Neon Duo Sweet William, Sweet William

General Description

A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears showy flat flower clusters, some purple and some cherry red. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are dark green.

This short-lived perennial likes full sun and well drained soil, and will tolerate hot summers. Excellent planted in masses, containers or mixed borders, it also makes a long lasting cut flower. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and to keep the plant tidy. Lightly side-dress with fertilizer once a month to keep it growing and flowering.